Library Lending

In order to borrow library materials you must present a valid San Diego Public Library card.

With a San Diego Public Library Card, you can:

check out books, magazines, DVDs and CDs

place holds and access your account online

access library databases from home

download audiobooks and ebooks

Library Card Requirements

Library cards are free to applicants who reside in California or own property in the City of San Diego, and to men and women serving in the Armed Forces who are stationed within San Diego County. For non-residents,
the annual fee for a library card is $28.

Preferred Forms of Identification

California Driver's License

California identification Card

Government issued ID Cards (including Military Identification)

Passport

University, College, School Identification

Verification of Address

If your current address is not listed on your photo identification, please bring one of the following documents:

Borrower Responsibilities

When you sign your library card you assume responsibility for anything that is checked-out on the card. If you change your address, email address, etc., notify the library on your next visit. If your library card is
lost or stolen, it is very important to notify the library as soon as possible since you are still responsible for items checked out on your card.

When an item is lost, you will be charged the cost of the item, any accrued overdue fines, plus a processing fee.

The fee to replace a library card is $2.00/adult and $1.00/children.

Your Library Card may be used at any City of San Diego Public Library location.

Account Renewal

Library card privileges expire every two years. In order to renew your account, please present proof of current address at any San Diego Public Library location.

Loan Policy and Item Limits

Maximum Items on a Library Card at One Time: 40

Checked out materials may be returned to any City of San Diego Public Library location.